Assistant Psychologist

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WMJobs is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support the Educational Psychology service in Birmingham. This role offers psychology graduates the chance to contribute actively to various educational initiatives while participating in training and research activities. Candidates will be part of a committed team aimed at improving the educational and emotional outcomes for children and young people.

Benefits

Professional Development

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Good relevant psychology qualifications (GBC eligibility).
• Committed to improving educational and emotional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support educational psychologists in delivering psychological services.
• Participate in locality or city-wide casework and training.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Responsibility

Education

Relevant Undergraduate or Postgraduate Psychology Degree

Job description

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Birmingham City Council,

Educational Psychology - Assistant Psychologist

Permanent Contract

Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

For existing employees, priority movers are eligible to apply, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

We are seeking assistant psychologists to support the work of educational psychology in Birmingham. Birmingham is a vibrant city with a culturally and ethnically diverse population and the largest youth population in Europe, We are renowned for being a pioneering city. Birmingham City Council employs more than 10,000 people and we have big plans to reshape this incredible place for generations to come. Contributing to these plans, assistant psychologists will have an important role working alongside educational psychologists to meet the high demand for our services.

The Educational Psychology Service has an excellent reputation and has a strong commitment to innovation, quality improvement, research and development. We are engaged in a variety of initiatives at many levels – from individual school projects such as ‘SCERTS’, ELSA, VIG, VERP and MeLSA to city wide initiatives such Trauma Informed Attachment Aware Schools and Restorative Practice. In support of service delivery priorities some assistants may undertake designated roles in certain projects.

We have been trading successfully with schools since 2011 and have seen demand for our services grow year on year. The employment of permanent Assistant Psychologists is a significant successful development for the service in supporting ongoing quality services.

We are able to offer you a wide range of enriching experiences to psychology graduates who have had substantial experience of working with children and young people within educational contexts. This will include opportunities to assist with locality based or city-wide casework, and contribute to development work, research and to the delivery of training. This role will also involve Assistant Psychologists in contributing to our statutory work.

We are looking to appoint people with good relevant undergraduate or postgraduate psychology degree qualifications (GBC eligibility), who are committed to applying their psychological knowledge in promoting positive educational, social and emotional outcomes for city’s children and young people. We want colleagues who are well organised, good communicators, able to take responsibility for managing their own workload and committed to partnership working.

We are committed to promoting professional development at all levels. We are also a friendly and highly supportive service where collaboration and peer supervision are actively encouraged. The service comprises currently of four area teams based in different locations across the city.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Dr Sasha-Louise King, Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist via email on: [e-mail]

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description And Person Specification

We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.

Interviews will take place week commencing 7th July 2025

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